Barack Obama stands fairly good shot at being elected next US President, says Earl Graves
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Founder/Publisher of Black Enterprise Magazine, Earl G. Graves Sr. says Democrat Presidential hopeful, African-American and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama “stands a fairly good shot at being elected president of the United States this coming November and I certainly never expected to see that come to pass in my lifetime.”
“Just to erase any doubts you may have, let me state for the record that I unequivocally support Barack Obama for President,” Graves told 600 patrons at the 7th Annual Prime Minister’s New Year’s Gala at the Grand Ball Room of the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino on Saturday, January 6.
“The January issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE, which I’ve brought with me, makes the Obama case in detail. My personal perspective, in brief, is that Barack Obama stands head and shoulders above the other Democrat and Republican contenders in his ability to #1) reunite a sharply divided America with his message of hope and possibility, and #2) restore America’s credibility as a productive and cooperative member of a global community rather than the reckless, ill-informed dictator that George Bush unleashed after 9-11,” the prominent American entrepreneur and Philanthropist said.
“On issues as far ranging as foreign policy and immigration, I sincerely believe that an Obama presidency is the right choice for a nation – and a world – that must think beyond borders, as opposed to creating them,” said Graves, who was invited by St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas to speak on the topic: “Beyond Borders.”
In attendance were Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian; Deputy Governor General of Nevis, His Honour Mr. Eustace John and Mrs. John; members of the Federal Cabinet and their wives; Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry and Mrs. Parry, the Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration and their wives and Leader of the Opposition in the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly Hon. Mark Brantley and Mrs. Brantley as well representatives of the diplomatic corps, government officials, business leaders, residents and visiting nationals.
Earl Graves speaking on Saturday at the St Kitts Marriott Resort at the 7th annual prime Minister’s Gala
Photo by: Gerhon Joseph of GSqaured Arts
Guest Speakers at previous galas included prominent United States Congresswoman, the Hon. Maxine Waters; Actress Cicely Tyson; Nation of Islam Leader, the Hon. Louis Farahkahan; Emmy Award Winner and Broadcaster Del Walters; Founder and President of TransAfrica, Mr. Randall Robinson and African-American icon, musician and actor, His Excellency Ambassador Harry Belafonte.
